Most experiential agencies hide pricing behind a “Get a Quote” form. We don’t. The model, the rates, real-event examples, and pricing FAQs — all on this page.
Pricing
Example Projects
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Every Sticker Fun Time includes four parts plus a flat production services fee. Click any Part on the left to see rates, or jump to a real event example.
Same pricing, both machines. Brand Betty (4-slot · ~1,000 folders) and My Little Friend (3-slot · ~450 folders) — choose by capacity + presence, not cost.
Example Projects
Part 1
Universal rates
Hourly + day rates apply to both Local and Nationwide. Only the minimum is zone-specific.
Zone-conditional minimums
How a “day” works
A day to you
24 hours
You hold the machine for the full calendar day.
A day to us
Up to 12 billable hrs
Your rental bills hourly at $250 until it hits the day cap of $2,400. That’s 20% off the $3,000 you’d pay pure hourly (12 × $250).
Part 2
Per design
$150 covers design setup + 100 stickers. Material and cut style upcharges layer on per design (see Customizations).
Quantity tiers (additional stickers)
Part 3
per design
per design · 20 types · expand to see each tier
Standard Vinyl · Easy Off · Recycled Paper · Clear
Prismatic · Holographic · Glitter · Pixie Dust · Mirror · Brushed Metal
Reflective · Glow in the Dark · Heavy Duty · Front Adhesive · Transfer · Static Cling · Iron On
Embossed · Fabric
per design · available on 8 of 22 sticker types
1,000 qty min on custom · 5–6 wk lead time
wraps include install + removal
custom-printed cardstock · 4 printable sides
Part 4
By zone
Mileage measured from 60625. Zone 6 fee covers up to two (2) days of unit downtime and out-of-market production support. Extended onsite requirements quoted per project.
Execution Complexities
Applied universally regardless of zone. Disclosed during quoting if applicable to your venue or schedule.
Insurance & COI
Standard general coverage handles most events. Specialty policies (outside standard general coverage) are billed at $250 one-time. Submit your COI requirements through your Client Portal — SFT issues the policy back.
Part 5
$1,800
flat · every project
Project Management
Production
On-site Services
Resources + Sustainability
Part 6
Rush fees apply per production stream when lead time runs short. Standard lead times below; hard deadlines mark the point execution can no longer be guaranteed.
Production
Standard Lead
Rush Rate
Hard Deadline
Custom Tokens
Standard Lead
6 weeks
Rush Rate
$350 one-time
Hard Deadline
30 days out
Stickers
per design
Standard Lead
3 weeks
Rush Rate
$150/day
max $1,050 per design
Hard Deadline
2 weeks out
Custom Folders
Standard Lead
3 weeks
Rush Rate
$100/day
max $700
Hard Deadline
2 weeks out
Vinyl Branding
Standard Lead
14 days
Rush Rate
$100/day
max $400
Hard Deadline
10 days out
Face Display Print
Standard Lead
7 days
Rush Rate
$100/day
max $300
Hard Deadline
4 days out
Weekend handling: if a workback date falls on a Saturday, the deadline moves to the Friday before. If it falls on a Sunday, it moves to the Monday after.
The 2-Week Wall
Sticker and custom folder production hard-deadline at two weeks before your event. Past that point SFT cannot guarantee execution. Machine branding has its own (later) deadlines per the table above.
Part 7
Three payment schedules, available based on your booking window.
5+ weeks out
Why 50% at production start?
3–5 weeks out
Production starts 3 weeks before your event — no room for a spaced mid-window payment.
2–3 weeks out
Booking in this window requires a producer call to confirm feasibility. Per-stream rush fees apply — see for rates.
Local · 6 hrs
Setup
Line items
Total
$5,165
Local · 2 days
Setup
Quantities = total stickers ordered for the 2-day event. One collectible design loaded per day.
Line items
Total
$7,025
Nationwide · 1 day
Setup
Line items
Total
$8,300
Nationwide · 3 days
Setup
Quantity = total stickers ordered for the 3-day event. MLF holds ~450 at a time, and refills from the 875-sticker stock
Line items
Total
$12,475
Help
Sticker Fun Time pricing starts at $250 per hour with a 4-hour minimum for local events. Full-day rentals use a $2,400 day rate that auto-applies when it's cheaper than hourly. Multi-day events get a reduced rate of $1,800 per day after the first. Each day = 24 hours from your setup time, and any remaining hours beyond full days are billed hourly, capped at the next day rate. Pricing depends on rental duration, number of sticker designs, and customizations — not which machine you choose. Every rental includes stickers, blank folders, front display branding, production support, and white glove setup by an SFT Producer.
Every rental includes your chosen machine, sticker production ($150 per design, 100 stickers per design), blank folders, front display branding (1 display on My Little Friend, 2 on Brand Betty), a design consultation, and white glove setup and teardown by an SFT Producer. A $2,500 creative and production services fee applies to every rental. Customizations like premium sticker types, custom backing paper, tokens, machine wraps, and additional quantities are available as add-ons.
Brand Betty is a 4-slot machine built for maximum brand visibility — taller, dual front displays with roughly 2.5 times the branding space, and holds up to 1,000 folders. My Little Friend is a compact 3-slot machine with a flat top surface for staging props, greenery, or signage. It holds up to 450 folders and fits naturally into styled environments. Both are fully mechanical (no power needed) and fully wrappable.
Chicagoland events have a 4-hour minimum rental at $250 per hour. Nationwide events have a 1-day minimum. Full-day rentals use a $2,400 day rate that auto-applies when it's cheaper than hourly. Multi-day events get a reduced rate of $1,800 per day after the first. Each day = 24 hours from your setup time, with any remaining hours billed hourly, capped at the next day rate. Both require at least 1 sticker design. Need a weekly rental or longer? Talk to a Producer for custom pricing.
Yes. Sticker Fun Time is based in Chicago, IL (60625) and serves the entire Chicagoland area within 100 miles. Local delivery is included for events within 10 miles. Distance-based fees apply beyond that: +$75 for 11–20 miles, +$150 for 21–40 miles, +$300 for 41–70 miles, and +$500 for 71–100 miles.
Yes. Sticker Fun Time serves events across the United States — New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin, Nashville, Denver, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Seattle, Boston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Houston, Charlotte, Portland, San Diego, Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Columbus, St. Louis, Tampa, and anywhere in between. Nationwide events include a $2,000 logistics fee covering shipping and up to 2 days of unit downtime.
Delivery is included within 10 miles for Chicagoland events. Additional fees may apply based on distance, venue type, and execution requirements. Convention centers (+$250), non-ground-level venues without an elevator (+$80), non-traditional hours between 8PM and 8AM (+$150), and extended waiting time beyond 30 minutes (+$50 per 30 min). Customizations like premium stickers, machine wraps, custom tokens, and backing paper are priced separately.
Sticker production is $150 per design with 100 stickers included per design. Standard and die cut stickers are included at that price. Kiss cut and hang tag cuts add +$100 per design. Sticker sheets add +$150 per sheet design. Premium materials like holographic, glitter, fabric, reflective, and glow in the dark range from +$25 to +$100 per design on top of the base rate.
Yes. Custom activation design, engagement mechanics, and creative production are quoted per project. If you need SFT onsite beyond standard setup and teardown, or require additional staffing, that is fully custom and scoped per project. Talk to a Producer to discuss your activation goals.
Our ideal lead time is 4–6 weeks. The standard booking minimum is 3 weeks out from your event — past that, projects enter rush production (per-day fees on stickers and custom folders between 2 and 3 weeks out). SFT cannot guarantee execution under 2 weeks. Custom tokens require a 6-week lead time (30 days out is the hard deadline). Complex activations with full wraps, custom creative, or nationwide logistics benefit from 6+ weeks of lead time. Check availability for your date to start the conversation.
Check your date, build an estimate, or talk to a Producer — whatever works for you.